Move Up in Baltimore

Revitalizing Communities & Stabilizing Families in Baltimore

Since 2003 HomeFree-USA has been acquiring and rehabilitating houses for sale to LMI homebuyers. With our newest program, Move Up in Baltimore, we are expanding homeownership opportunities through the reuse of vacant, abandoned and/or foreclosed properties. Starting in West Baltimore, Move Up in Baltimore is acquiring, rehabilitating and selling up to fifty (50) formerly vacant properties each year.

To date, we have acquired 23 Baltimore properties, sold 8 and have 2 currently under contract. The program works in tandem with the HomeFree-USA homeownership preparation program, which has made homeownership possible for more than 24,009 first-time homebuyers. 0% have foreclosed.

Through Move Up in Baltimore, HomeFree-USA:

Acquires a steady supply of properties for acquisition and rehabilitation at discounted pricing.

Generates a prospective pool of qualified homebuyers by working with major employers enrolled in the Baltimore “Live Near Your Work” program and other employer match programs.

See also Project Rebound. Project Rebound, a nationwide program, was created in 2009 to revitalize communities impacted by the housing crisis. HomeFree-USA and itsaffiliated agencies have been rebuilding neighborhoods in urban markets around the country. 2,000 units have been delivered to date.

Move Up in Maryland Launch

Marcia with Maryland State Senator Catherine Pugh

Baltimore City Council President, Jack Young, with Ricardo and Demetrius, participants in The Road Home